GLENN BARTON
Glenn has a huge amount of broadcast experience under his belt. Producing and directing some of the country’s most treasured and respected programmes – such as SpringWatch, Newsround, RBL Festival of Remembrance, Invictus Games, Global Citizen Live, The Lord Mayor’s Show, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, the Diamond Jubilee, Olympic Victory Parades, and even One Man & His Dog. His reputation as a live broadcast director has also led him to produce sought-after training courses on behalf of the broadcast industry.
"They say never work with children or animals. Well, I disagree. I've done both and trust me, if you can do that you can do anything!"
WHETHER IT’S BROADCASTING FOR BBC1’S COUNTRYFILE FROM THE MIDDLE OF A WELSH FIELD. OR DIRECTING MULTIPLE PRESENTERS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS FOR BBC2’S SPRINGWATCH – IT’S ALL TECHNICALLY DEMANDING BUT GREAT FUN!
He has an innate ability to remain polite and calm under pressure – a skill honed through years of working at the forefront of live television where every decision has immediate and irrevocable impact. Glenn naturally applies a strong editorial judgement to any film, documentary, or current affairs programme he is producing.
"If you're not prepared to be honest and thought-provoking, how can you expect anyone to watch your film? The trick is in finding the creative approach to every story."
NOT LONG INTO THE NATIONAL LOCKDOWN, GLENN LED A TEAM THAT BROADCAST LIVE TO THE NATION ON BEHALF OF THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, TO COMMEMORATE VE DAY. SOCIALLY DISTANCED COVID PROTOCOLS WERE FOLLOWED WHILE STILL DELIVERING EDITORIAL IMPACT AND USING CREATIVE MEANS TO HEAR FROM THE PEOPLE WHO COULDN’T ATTEND LONDON CEREMONIES.
Outside of broadcast, Glenn has a growing reputation for creating some of the most engaging content for corporate clients. Whether a promotional films for London theatre, national charities, or international financial institutions, Glenn prides himself on creating films that deliver key messages to key audiences in an appealing way, while supporting an overall marketing strategy. He sees live streaming as no different or less important than a live broadcast on a national channel. Where there is an audience expectation, it has to be surpassed.
"I don't see any reason to treat a corporate film or stream, any differently to a BBC1 peak-time production. Both deserve creativity, attention to detail, and strong content – and all this at value for money."
